Namiss ko lang. Tagal na nung article nato. makapag-english lang!
Running is not easy but much easier as one would probably think. However, running casually is not only a great exercise to become fit but an incredible way to take your mind off work. Some people assume that you have to be young and very fit but let me tell you that with proper training, anybody can run a marathon. Many people who enjoy running casually many times start participating in marathons which are extremely rewarding.
It was only October last year during the practice run (held at Philsports Arena) when I remember making the decision to start running for fun and get in better shape, but I was afraid it would not last; I’m not the athletic type. My first run didn't do a lot to quash that concern, I only went about a couple meters and had to turn around to walk home, it just wasn't going to work. Thanks to a little encouragement from a friend of mine telling me, “Remember, you may not run marathons but you can still get out and run for fun”. Then I remember that it was not about competition but we’re running for a “cause”. Then the day came! My “never to be forgotten” actual running event of my life was held at The Fort which was sponsored by Botak Sports and the theme was “Run for Poverty”.
The marathon event was so overwhelmingly exciting, especially when we lined up and the much-awaited “Bang!” sounded off. Hopping mad and determined to win and beat my own record, I ran like my own feet were on fire. Every step I took, it felt like my lungs started to burn, my legs were aching. I crossed the line for the final lap; I rounded the turn and headed towards backstretch. I was dreaming I was on an Olympic Marathon and I could hear the people screaming their heads off. Half a lap to go, and into the final turn, it really felt like I was winning, a finisher! I could see the finish line! Suddenly, I realized I was way behind. They started to pass me. And I had nothing left to give. It was a tragic ending though, but very fulfilling! I loved that feeling!
After that event, a lot of things were never been the same again. There’s some soreness and tenderness in my muscle that haven’t hurt before, my legs felt strong when I climb the steps. Seeing someone with a shirt from a race, I have to restrain myself from going up to them and ask if he was a runner too; I want to talk about running to anyone who will listen; and you find yourself thinking about your upcoming running event. Somebody mentioned that they had seen me running, and I was so proud I got goosebumps.
I’m just a new runner, but there’s one thing I have learned from this experience……..that race is not about racing someone, but it’s about racing yourself. Run with purpose. Run with heart.
Bilang pagpapahalaga sa kumento ng aking kaibigan, minabuti kong ipagpatuloy ang mga bagay na nagagawa ko pa bukod sa pagiging driver, may mga institusyon na kung saan ay naging aktibong myembro din ako. Narito ang ilan, di ko pa ma-isip ang iba, pasensya na, tao lang.
Impersonator
Oh eto na megumi, binanggit ko na, wag ka na magreklamo.. hehe
Ang pagiging impersonator ko ay hindi lingid sa mga malalapit kong kaibigan. Madami na akong nagaya at ginagaya pa hanggang sa kasalukuyan. Masaya ako kapag napapasaya ko ang mga kasamahan ko at sa palagay ko iyon ang pangunahing purpose ko sa mundong ito. Ang paligayahin ang mga taong nakapaligid sa akin na kahit sa maiksing sandali lamang na kami'y magkasama, sinisiguro kong magiging masaya sya.
Runner
Nabanggit ko na ata ito dati, di ako sigurado pero hayaan nyong ulitin ko ito. Ako ay isang myembro ng grupo ng mga piling piling nag-gagandahan at naggagwapuhang mananakbo sa panahong ito. Gusto ko sanang ipakita ang ilan sa aming mga litrato subalit baka sabihin nyo ay SINUNGALING ako..
Mountaineer
Ako ay isang aktibong myembro din ng mga tinatawag nilang taong di makuntento sa kapatagan na mas ninanais pang makipaginuman sa tuktok ng bundok at pahirapan ang sarili sa pag-akyat at pagkapit sa mga naglalakihang ugat. Ngunit ang pagiging isang mountaineer ay hindi biro, kinakailangan mo ng dedikasyon sa kapaligiran at ibigay ng buong puso para dito, kada makakarating ako sa tuktok, doon ka nararamdaman ang sarap ng pagiging malaya ng isang tao, doon mo makikita ang tunay na ganda ng mundong ginagalawan mo.
PS: Di po ako talentado, ma-epal lang talaga ako. Magkaiba ang pagiging talentado at maepal. Ang una ay talentong pinagkaloob sayo ng may likha mula pa ng ikaw ay isilang sa mundong ibabaw samantalang ang pagiging maepal naman ay nadevelop mo na lamang habang ikaw ay nagkakaisip at impluwensya nadin ng mga taong nakapaligid sayo.
Eto, pagtyagaan nyo.
MA-EPAL lang ako
Talentado, yan ang sinasabi ng ilan sa inyo,
Di nyo nalalaman na ma-epal lang ako,
Hilig kong sumawsaw sa kung ano ang uso,
At ipagsigawan sa mundong myembro ako nito.
Subalit minsan din, kay sarap ulit ulitin,
Mga nakahiligan ko'y, kay sarap gunitain,
Isapuso't isaisip ang tunay na mithiin,
na tunay kong kasiyaha'y, kayo'y paligayahin.
Uulitin ko po sa inyo,
magkaiba ito,
Tunay na talentado at ma-epal sa mundo.
BOW
